Question

question 2 of 20
your gross income is the:
a. amount you earn minus deductions.
b. total amount of your paycheck.
c. total amount you earn.
d. amount you earn after taxes.

Explanation:

Gross income is defined as the total amount of income earned before any deductions, taxes, or withholdings are taken out. Option A refers to net income (earnings minus deductions). Option B is imprecise as a paycheck may already have deductions. Option D describes take-home pay, which is post-tax income.

Answer:

C. total amount you earn.